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Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde’s latest film Deva, directed by Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, hit theatres on January 31. The action thriller opened with a worldwide box office collection of ₹10.31 crore on its first day, as confirmed by Zee Studios.
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Deva’s Day 1 Box Office Collection
Zee Studios shared the official collection numbers on social media, announcing that Deva made ₹6.82 crore gross in India and ₹10.31 crore gross worldwide on its first day. According to trade website Sacnilk, the film earned ₹5.5 crore net and ₹6.60 crore gross in India, with overseas earnings of ₹90 lakh.
For comparison, Shahid Kapoor’s last film, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, collected ₹13.50 crore worldwide on its opening day, while his highest-ever opening was Kabir Singh, which earned ₹26.50 crore worldwide on day one.
About Deva
Deva is an action-packed thriller about ACP Dev Ambre, a hot-headed cop and womanizer, played by Shahid Kapoor. His life takes a turn when he loses his memory while investigating his friend’s murder. The film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film Mumbai Police, but with key changes, especially in the climax. Pooja Hegde plays Diya Sathaye, a journalist and Dev’s love interest.
Audience and Critics’ Response
Deva received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While Shahid’s performance was widely praised, some felt the storyline was predictable. A review by Hindustan Times stated, "Deva had the potential to give us a massy and unpredictable character, but it delivers a predictable story despite an in-form Shahid Kapoor."
With a decent start at the box office, it remains to be seen how Deva performs in the coming days.
